I have noted that the Blue Ribbon (right) lays flatter than the 100% Cotton without resin batting. Blue Ribbon is recommended for an antique look. It will shrink considerably after washing. A queen may not be a queen afterwards, so if using this batting that is not pre-washable, then be sure to size your quilt top and back a few inches larger. 1/8" to 1/4" loft. This would be a terrific choice for a traditionally pieced quilt!

The 100% Natural Cotton batting without resin from Mountain Mist (left) offers a light loft of 1/4" and will provide a tradition, puckered look, too, after washing. This needs heavier quilting than the Blue Ribbon.

Neither batting is recommended for tied quilts.

Nicely detailed explanations of when to use which particular batting from Mountain Mist:

My guest blogger for the beginning of May is Linda from http://www.b-bumble.com/Home_Page.phphas donated three of her precious patterns for a give-away to be held here at RocknQuilts on Monday, May 16th!

I've been looking over her patterns and have noticed that they will work nicely with your

AccuQuilt system...

PLUS Linda features tutorials on her website to help you with freezer paper applique techniques, dying fabrics for faces and hands, and other very helpful information to get you started with her beautiful quilts!

And...if you have scraps - the children's clothing and hair would be perfect to use for those!! These patterns are also sew fun because they utilize ribbons, embroidery floss and paints, too!

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A beginning quilter explores the world of quilting via Harriet Hargrave's "Heirloom Machine Quilting", 5th ed., Harriet and daughter Carrie Hargrave's "Quilter's Academy" series and through reproduction Civil War fabrics and quilt designs.

Long winters in North Dakota, USA lend themselves beautifully to piecing and quilting. Married for 20 years with two grown children, three grandchildren and two children at home, it was easy to decide to begin to learn to quilt. This is my journey. Thank you for joining me. Your comments are welcome!